Dates with Marzipan

If the marzipan is sticky, lightly dust your hands with icing sugar or moisten them slightly with water.

The firmer you press the date around the marzipan, the better it will hold when dipping in the chocolate later.

Make sure no water or steam gets into the chocolate, otherwise it can seize.

Use a fork to dip and lightly scrape it against the rim of the bowl — this gives a more even chocolate coating.

Let them set at room temperature; in the fridge the chocolate will harden faster but may develop a dull finish.